Expert Crawl Space and Foundation Waterproofing Services in Hacksneck, VA
Whether your crawl space has excess water when there are heavy rains or you have large cracks in your foundation, you already know there could be a real issue. Our experts are ready to provide assistance when you've got any type of crawl space flooding, sinking foundation, or bowing foundation wall problem. We use methods and products that we have thoroughly tested over the years that our team stands behind. We have a team of professionals in Hacksneck that are trained to properly evaluate your problem to come up with a unique solution to that problem that will keep your home properly repaired. When we install a crawl space waterproofing system or a repair solution, it is strengthened by years of industry experience and trusted products.
It is crucial that once you've seen an issue with your foundation or crawl space that you contact a trusted repair company. We recommend this because there are quite a few potentially dangerous issues that will arise with these issues including mildew, weakened structure, and even permanent foundation damage. It doesn't matter if you're needing our foundation repair products to stop foundation issues, or crawl space services to control humidity below the home, our experts are here to help you.
Crawl Space Solutions
In Hacksneck, many of the homes were built with crawl space areas instead of basements. For many years, these were constructed with vents which was intended to increase air flow through the area and keep it dry. Unfortunately, the opposite is usually what happens. Having open vents allows water to enter the space when it rains or snows and then it never leaves which causes the humidity levels to stay high which will eventually foster the growth of mildew. We have found that up to half of the air in your home enters through the crawl space so ensuring the crawl space is closed off from the elements and controlling excess humidity will improve the overall air quality in your home.
JB Design has been encapsulating crawl spaces since 1995 and we know the proper way to seal them off and control high humidity. We do this using a method known as encapsulation which is the installation of a series of vapor barriers, occasionally installed with insulation products, and are sturdy plastic and vinyl sheets as well as covers to close off existing vents and a sturdy door that will seal the area completely and prevent any unwanted moisture from entering. This will also prevent pests and animals from settling in your crawl space which will keep any equipment there safe and allow you to use it for storage. Once your crawl space is closed off, if you need it we will install a system of floor jacks to lift sloping floors above the crawl space.
Structural Foundation Repair
Your foundation is quite possibly one of, if not the, most important parts. It not only supports the structure itself but it also is the basement walls. When there are foundation problems, normally they will show themselves as stair-step cracks in your brickwork, cracks that run the length of the foundation or across basement walls. You may also notice that your doors or windows will not open or close easily or even cracks at the corners of them. You may not think these problems seem critical at first, they are all indicators of a sinking or settling foundation which should be looked at by a professional for problems to determine if a repair needs to be performed.
It is good that the most common foundation problems have very similar causes and our team is very good at spotting those issues. We can offer a repair solution intended for your exact issue to permanently repair and stabilize the foundation or walls. If the problem is a uneven foundation, we will implement a system of foundation piers to stabilize the foundation. We will install either push piers or helical piers, depending on where and how bad the sinking is. Both types of piers are very strong and can help stabilize your foundation.
Contact Us
If you would like to talk to someone about the services above, don't hesitate to fill out the form on our contact us page or give us a call at 757-367-5924 and set up a consultation with a member of our team.